Tolerance and Willfulness

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Tolerance noun - The capacity to endure what is difficult or disagreeable without complaining.

Usage example: showed great tolerance in dealing with the child's tantrums

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Willfulness is an antonym for tolerance.

Willfulness noun - A steadfast adherence to an opinion, purpose, or course of action in spite of reason, arguments, or persuasion.

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Tolerance is an antonym for willfulness.

Nearby Words: willful, willfully

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